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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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